Do you do business with strangers?
9-14-24 Peckin’ Away Do you do business with strangers? Are you willing to disclose intimate, private, information about your business to strangers? I don’t think so, but that’s what a…
The Power of Preparation: Listing and Selling a Business in Record Time
When Carol Gresham listed the Art Print Design business, she was excited to assist the seller who was a repeat client. The seller had purchased Art Print Design using CBI…
The Power of a Business Moat: Securing Success and Attracting Buyers
What makes you hard to beat? It's that special thing your customers love but your competitors can’t quite copy. Take Apple, for example. Their big advantage is how all their…
Shifting the Mindset: From Emotional Ownership to Objective Valuation
When it comes to selling a business, emotions can run high. Many entrepreneurs have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into building their ventures, making the decision to sell a…
The Importance of Confidentiality When Selling Your Business
In the dynamic world of business brokerage, confidentiality stands as a cornerstone principle, especially when it comes to selling a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time seller,…
Why Employees Struggle to Sell the Owner
Why Employees Struggle to Sell Like the Owner It’s no surprise that young recruits often struggle to sell at the founder’s level. Beyond your experience, your title alone gives you…
5 Strategies for Identifying Innovative Candidates to Replace Yourself as Founder
In 2012, Jaclyn Johnson founded Create & Cultivate, a media company that educates and inspires women to succeed in business. By 2018, Johnson had grown Create & Cultivate to…
Arkansas Rural Summit Event
CBI and AEDC work to create economic opportunities for Arkansas. Kendrick Steele, Managing Partner for CBI Memphis, and Mike Forrest Manufacturing Specialist of Conway attended and represented the CBI Team,…
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Grow Your Business Through Acquisitions
by Dave Godwin Over the last few years, organizations favor acquisitions to either merge ideologies or kill the competition and unite to take on bigger players. The $19 billion Whatsapp…
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Eleven Acquisition Strategies
A successful acquisition strategy involves finding a methodology for the target companies that generates value for the acquirer. The use of an acquisition strategy can protect entrepreneurs from buying businesses…